adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Donna Inez de Gayangos and Lucy paid a visit to her on the afternoon of the day succeeding the explanations in the museum, she was certainly in bed, and explained that she had been there since the Professor's visit on the previous day.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading But influenza, as Mrs. Jasher observed, was very rapid in its action, and she was always susceptible to disease from the fact that in Jamaica she had suffered from malaria.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading When Donna Inez de Gayangos and Lucy paid a visit to her on the afternoon of the day succeeding the explanations in the museum, she was certainly in bed, and explained that she had been there since the Professor's visit on the previous day.
ailmentnounUS /ˈeɪlmənt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading Lucy was surprised at this, as she had left Mrs. Jasher perfectly well, and Braddock had not mentioned any ailment of the widow.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But influenza, as Mrs. Jasher observed, was very rapid in its action, and she was always susceptible to disease from the fact that in Jamaica she had suffered from malaria.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Donna Inez de Gayangos and Lucy paid a visit to her on the afternoon of the day succeeding the explanations in the museum, she was certainly in bed, and explained that she had been there since the Professor's visit on the previous day.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Lucy was surprised at this, as she had left Mrs. Jasher perfectly well, and Braddock had not mentioned any ailment of the widow.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lucy was surprised at this, as she had left Mrs. Jasher perfectly well, and Braddock had not mentioned any ailment of the widow.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lucy was surprised at this, as she had left Mrs. Jasher perfectly well, and Braddock had not mentioned any ailment of the widow.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs. Jasher's influenza proved to be very mild indeed.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading When Donna Inez de Gayangos and Lucy paid a visit to her on the afternoon of the day succeeding the explanations in the museum, she was certainly in bed, and explained that she had been there since the Professor's visit on the previous day.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When Donna Inez de Gayangos and Lucy paid a visit to her on the afternoon of the day succeeding the explanations in the museum, she was certainly in bed, and explained that she had been there since the Professor's visit on the previous day.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Still, she was feeling better and intended to rise from her bed on that evening, if only to lie on the couch in the pink drawing-room.
Braddock
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From this reading Lucy was surprised at this, as she had left Mrs. Jasher perfectly well, and Braddock had not mentioned any ailment of the widow.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But influenza, as Mrs. Jasher observed, was very rapid in its action, and she was always susceptible to disease from the fact that in Jamaica she had suffered from malaria.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading When Donna Inez de Gayangos and Lucy paid a visit to her on the afternoon of the day succeeding the explanations in the museum, she was certainly in bed, and explained that she had been there since the Professor's visit on the previous day.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Still, she was feeling better and intended to rise from her bed on that evening, if only to lie on the couch in the pink drawing-room.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When Donna Inez de Gayangos and Lucy paid a visit to her on the afternoon of the day succeeding the explanations in the museum, she was certainly in bed, and explained that she had been there since the Professor's visit on the previous day.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading When Donna Inez de Gayangos and Lucy paid a visit to her on the afternoon of the day succeeding the explanations in the museum, she was certainly in bed, and explained that she had been there since the Professor's visit on the previous day.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading But influenza, as Mrs. Jasher observed, was very rapid in its action, and she was always susceptible to disease from the fact that in Jamaica she had suffered from malaria.
DonnanounUS /ˈdɑːnə/
an Italian woman of rank
From this reading When Donna Inez de Gayangos and Lucy paid a visit to her on the afternoon of the day succeeding the explanations in the museum, she was certainly in bed, and explained that she had been there since the Professor's visit on the previous day.
drawing-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Still, she was feeling better and intended to rise from her bed on that evening, if only to lie on the couch in the pink drawing-room.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Still, she was feeling better and intended to rise from her bed on that evening, if only to lie on the couch in the pink drawing-room.
explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading When Donna Inez de Gayangos and Lucy paid a visit to her on the afternoon of the day succeeding the explanations in the museum, she was certainly in bed, and explained that she had been there since the Professor's visit on the previous day.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading When Donna Inez de Gayangos and Lucy paid a visit to her on the afternoon of the day succeeding the explanations in the museum, she was certainly in bed, and explained that she had been there since the Professor's visit on the previous day.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But influenza, as Mrs. Jasher observed, was very rapid in its action, and she was always susceptible to disease from the fact that in Jamaica she had suffered from malaria.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Still, she was feeling better and intended to rise from her bed on that evening, if only to lie on the couch in the pink drawing-room.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But influenza, as Mrs. Jasher observed, was very rapid in its action, and she was always susceptible to disease from the fact that in Jamaica she had suffered from malaria.
Gayangos
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From this reading When Donna Inez de Gayangos and Lucy paid a visit to her on the afternoon of the day succeeding the explanations in the museum, she was certainly in bed, and explained that she had been there since the Professor's visit on the previous day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Donna Inez de Gayangos and Lucy paid a visit to her on the afternoon of the day succeeding the explanations in the museum, she was certainly in bed, and explained that she had been there since the Professor's visit on the previous day.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Donna Inez de Gayangos and Lucy paid a visit to her on the afternoon of the day succeeding the explanations in the museum, she was certainly in bed, and explained that she had been there since the Professor's visit on the previous day.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Still, she was feeling better and intended to rise from her bed on that evening, if only to lie on the couch in the pink drawing-room.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Donna Inez de Gayangos and Lucy paid a visit to her on the afternoon of the day succeeding the explanations in the museum, she was certainly in bed, and explained that she had been there since the Professor's visit on the previous day.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Mrs. Jasher's influenza proved to be very mild indeed.
Inez
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From this reading When Donna Inez de Gayangos and Lucy paid a visit to her on the afternoon of the day succeeding the explanations in the museum, she was certainly in bed, and explained that she had been there since the Professor's visit on the previous day.
influenzanounUS /ˌɪnfluːˈenzə/
an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease
From this reading Mrs. Jasher's influenza proved to be very mild indeed.
intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Still, she was feeling better and intended to rise from her bed on that evening, if only to lie on the couch in the pink drawing-room.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But influenza, as Mrs. Jasher observed, was very rapid in its action, and she was always susceptible to disease from the fact that in Jamaica she had suffered from malaria.
JamaicanounUS /dʒəˈmeɪkə/
a country on the island of Jamaica; became independent of England in 1962; much poverty; the major industry is tourism
From this reading But influenza, as Mrs. Jasher observed, was very rapid in its action, and she was always susceptible to disease from the fact that in Jamaica she had suffered from malaria.
Jasher
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucy was surprised at this, as she had left Mrs. Jasher perfectly well, and Braddock had not mentioned any ailment of the widow.
Jasher's
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From this reading Mrs. Jasher's influenza proved to be very mild indeed.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Lucy was surprised at this, as she had left Mrs. Jasher perfectly well, and Braddock had not mentioned any ailment of the widow.
lieverbUS /laɪ/
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Still, she was feeling better and intended to rise from her bed on that evening, if only to lie on the couch in the pink drawing-room.
LucynounUS /ˈluːsi/
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading When Donna Inez de Gayangos and Lucy paid a visit to her on the afternoon of the day succeeding the explanations in the museum, she was certainly in bed, and explained that she had been there since the Professor's visit on the previous day.
malarianounUS /məˈleriə/
an infective disease caused by sporozoan parasites that are transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito; marked by paroxysms of chills and fever
From this reading But influenza, as Mrs. Jasher observed, was very rapid in its action, and she was always susceptible to disease from the fact that in Jamaica she had suffered from malaria.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Lucy was surprised at this, as she had left Mrs. Jasher perfectly well, and Braddock had not mentioned any ailment of the widow.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading Mrs. Jasher's influenza proved to be very mild indeed.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Jasher's influenza proved to be very mild indeed.
museumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading When Donna Inez de Gayangos and Lucy paid a visit to her on the afternoon of the day succeeding the explanations in the museum, she was certainly in bed, and explained that she had been there since the Professor's visit on the previous day.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lucy was surprised at this, as she had left Mrs. Jasher perfectly well, and Braddock had not mentioned any ailment of the widow.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading But influenza, as Mrs. Jasher observed, was very rapid in its action, and she was always susceptible to disease from the fact that in Jamaica she had suffered from malaria.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Donna Inez de Gayangos and Lucy paid a visit to her on the afternoon of the day succeeding the explanations in the museum, she was certainly in bed, and explained that she had been there since the Professor's visit on the previous day.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Donna Inez de Gayangos and Lucy paid a visit to her on the afternoon of the day succeeding the explanations in the museum, she was certainly in bed, and explained that she had been there since the Professor's visit on the previous day.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Still, she was feeling better and intended to rise from her bed on that evening, if only to lie on the couch in the pink drawing-room.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading When Donna Inez de Gayangos and Lucy paid a visit to her on the afternoon of the day succeeding the explanations in the museum, she was certainly in bed, and explained that she had been there since the Professor's visit on the previous day.
perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Lucy was surprised at this, as she had left Mrs. Jasher perfectly well, and Braddock had not mentioned any ailment of the widow.
pinknounUS /pɪŋk/
a light shade of red
From this reading Still, she was feeling better and intended to rise from her bed on that evening, if only to lie on the couch in the pink drawing-room.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading When Donna Inez de Gayangos and Lucy paid a visit to her on the afternoon of the day succeeding the explanations in the museum, she was certainly in bed, and explained that she had been there since the Professor's visit on the previous day.
Professor'snounUS /prəˈfesərz/
possessive form of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading When Donna Inez de Gayangos and Lucy paid a visit to her on the afternoon of the day succeeding the explanations in the museum, she was certainly in bed, and explained that she had been there since the Professor's visit on the previous day.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading Mrs. Jasher's influenza proved to be very mild indeed.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading But influenza, as Mrs. Jasher observed, was very rapid in its action, and she was always susceptible to disease from the fact that in Jamaica she had suffered from malaria.
riseverbUS /raɪz/
move upward
From this reading Still, she was feeling better and intended to rise from her bed on that evening, if only to lie on the couch in the pink drawing-room.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Donna Inez de Gayangos and Lucy paid a visit to her on the afternoon of the day succeeding the explanations in the museum, she was certainly in bed, and explained that she had been there since the Professor's visit on the previous day.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading When Donna Inez de Gayangos and Lucy paid a visit to her on the afternoon of the day succeeding the explanations in the museum, she was certainly in bed, and explained that she had been there since the Professor's visit on the previous day.
StilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, she was feeling better and intended to rise from her bed on that evening, if only to lie on the couch in the pink drawing-room.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading When Donna Inez de Gayangos and Lucy paid a visit to her on the afternoon of the day succeeding the explanations in the museum, she was certainly in bed, and explained that she had been there since the Professor's visit on the previous day.
sufferedverbUS /ˈsʌfərd/
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading But influenza, as Mrs. Jasher observed, was very rapid in its action, and she was always susceptible to disease from the fact that in Jamaica she had suffered from malaria.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Lucy was surprised at this, as she had left Mrs. Jasher perfectly well, and Braddock had not mentioned any ailment of the widow.
susceptibleadjectiveUS /səˈseptəbəl/
(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of
From this reading But influenza, as Mrs. Jasher observed, was very rapid in its action, and she was always susceptible to disease from the fact that in Jamaica she had suffered from malaria.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Donna Inez de Gayangos and Lucy paid a visit to her on the afternoon of the day succeeding the explanations in the museum, she was certainly in bed, and explained that she had been there since the Professor's visit on the previous day.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Donna Inez de Gayangos and Lucy paid a visit to her on the afternoon of the day succeeding the explanations in the museum, she was certainly in bed, and explained that she had been there since the Professor's visit on the previous day.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading When Donna Inez de Gayangos and Lucy paid a visit to her on the afternoon of the day succeeding the explanations in the museum, she was certainly in bed, and explained that she had been there since the Professor's visit on the previous day.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Lucy was surprised at this, as she had left Mrs. Jasher perfectly well, and Braddock had not mentioned any ailment of the widow.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Jasher's influenza proved to be very mild indeed.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Mrs. Jasher's influenza proved to be very mild indeed.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading When Donna Inez de Gayangos and Lucy paid a visit to her on the afternoon of the day succeeding the explanations in the museum, she was certainly in bed, and explained that she had been there since the Professor's visit on the previous day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Donna Inez de Gayangos and Lucy paid a visit to her on the afternoon of the day succeeding the explanations in the museum, she was certainly in bed, and explained that she had been there since the Professor's visit on the previous day.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Lucy was surprised at this, as she had left Mrs. Jasher perfectly well, and Braddock had not mentioned any ailment of the widow.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Donna Inez de Gayangos and Lucy paid a visit to her on the afternoon of the day succeeding the explanations in the museum, she was certainly in bed, and explained that she had been there since the Professor's visit on the previous day.
widownounUS /ˈwɪdoʊ/
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Lucy was surprised at this, as she had left Mrs. Jasher perfectly well, and Braddock had not mentioned any ailment of the widow.
